VOLVO MOTOR GRADER

G720B
TANDEM DRIVE

Configuration: Articulated frame

Engine model: Volvo D7DGBE2
Maximum net engine output
@1900 RPM (per SAE J1349):
169 - 210 hp (126 - 157 kW)
Base weight: 34,000 lb (15 422 kg)
Blade down force:
17,148 lb (7 778 kg)
Blade pull: 20,519 lb (9 307 kg)

8400 fully sequential direct drive powershift

transmission

Single lever Smart Shifter transmission

control with gear memory feature

Choice of fully enclosed, ROPS cab in full

height or low profile configuration, or
ROPS canopy

Hydraulically Boosted Dual Crossover

Braking System with reserve power assist

Moveable Blade Control System

Load sensing, Closed Center Hydraulic
System
Fully adjustable control pedestal with low
effort hydraulic controls
Full front and rear frame sections designed
for attachment mounting

Heavy duty lock/unlock differential

Contronic Monitoring System for all
machine functions
Full range of front and rear mounted
attachments

Base operating weight

(Standard equipment)

Weight adjustments for various options are

listed.
Typically equipped operating weight:
includes 14:00 x 24, 12 PR, G-2 tires on 10"
(254 mm) rims and 14 x 25" x 7/8" (4 267 x 635 x
22 mm) moldboard and scarifier.
G720B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,020 lb (16 338 kg)

800

1100

720

1000

640

900
800
700
600
500
400

Gross torque (lb.ft)

G720B
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,000 lb (15 422 kg)
On front wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,860 lb (4 472 kg)
On rear wheels . . . . . . . . . . . 24,140 lb (10 950 kg)

torque vs. engine speed

1200

Gross torque (Nm)

Weights shown include full cab with ROPS, all

operating fluids and operator.

Engine performance curve

560
480
400
320
240

300
200
100
0

160
80
0
1000

Productivity
(Standard equipment)
Maximum blade pull (no wheel slip, 0.9 traction
co-efficient) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,519 lb (9 307 kg)
Blade down force
cutting capability
(ISO 7134) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,148 lb (7 778 kg)

Blade down force is the maximum downward

force which may be applied at the cutting
edge.
Engine data
G720B
Make/Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volvo D7DGBE2
Type . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cycle, Turbocharged/Aftercooled
No. of cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Line 6
Bore & stroke . . . . . 4.25" x 5.11" (108 x 130 mm)
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 cu in (7,1 I)
Maximum net engine output @ 1900 RPM
(per SAE J1349) . . . . . . 169-210 hp (126-157 kW)
Rated gross brake horsepower @ 2200 RPM
Gears forward 1, 2 and
Reverse 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 hp (127 kW)
Gears forward 3-8 and
Reverse 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 hp (153 kW)
Rated net brake horsepower @ 2200 RPM
Gears forward 1, 2 and
Reverse 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 hp (122 kW)
Torque @ 1100 RPM . . . . . . . 613 lb.ft (831 N.m)
Torque rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51%
Gears forward 3-8 and
Reverse 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 hp (148 kW)
Torque @ 1400 RPM . . . . . . . 701 lb.ft (950 N.m)
Torque rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43%

Performance: Rated net brake horsepower

SAE standard J1349/ISO 3046-2 conditions
with water pump, fuel system, air cleaner,
muffler, alternator, and cooling fan.

1200

1400

1600
1800
Engine speed (rpm)

Engine data
(continued)
Engine equipped with a two stage, dual
element, dry type air cleaner with exhaust
aspirator and service indicator. 24 volt starting
and electrical system with 75 amp (1800 watt)
brushless alternator with internal voltage
regulator. Two heavy duty 12 volt maintenance
free batteries with 660 cold cranking
amps (CCA) and 160 minutes reserve
capacity per battery. 950 CCA batteries
available optionally. System includes battery
disconnect.

2000

2200

Tandems
Oscillating tandem case has internal gusseting
for maximum torsional strength. Field proven
split ring/flanged sleeve tandem mounting and
1" (25 mm) thick inner wall resists flexing from
side loading during severe applications.
Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.50" (622 mm)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25" (210 mm)
Thickness inner wall . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00" (25 mm)
outer wall . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75" (19 mm)
Center distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.50" (1 562 mm)
Drive chain pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00" (51 mm)
Oscillation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Transmission
Brakes
Make/Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volvo 8400
Fully sequential, direct drive, powershift
transmission. Engine cannot be started if
transmission is in gear. Single lever Smart
Shifter electronic transmission controller
provides self-diagnostics. The flywheel
mounted, multi-disc master clutch is oil cooled
and lubricated for long life.
Ground speeds at 2200 RPM with standard
tires:
Forward
Gears.....mph ........km/h
1................2.8 ...........4,4
2................3.9 ...........6,2
3................5.3 ...........8,5
4................7.5.........11,9
5 .............10.5.........16,9
6 .............14.7.........23,6
7 .............20.4.........32,7
8 .............28.5.........45,7

Reverse
Gears.....mph ........km/h
1................2.8 ...........4,4
2................5.3 ...........8,5
3 .............10.5.........16,9
4 .............20.4.........32,7

Transmission guard is standard equipment and

is hinged for easy access.
Differential / Final drive
Make/Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volvo SR30
Single reduction final drive with an operator
controlled lock/unlock differential. Rear axles
are induction hardened, supported on double
row spherical roller bearings.

Service Brakes: Foot operated

Fade resistant, hydraulically actuated, oil disc
service brakes located at the 4 tandem drive
wheels are self-adjusting, fully sealed and
maintenance free. System features crossover
dual braking circuits for uniform braking on both
sides of the grader. Includes reserve power
assist and operator warning system (visual and
audible).
Parking Brake
Spring applied hydraulic release independent,
disc type parking brake on transmission output
shaft and effective on all 4 tandem drive
wheels. Includes visual and audible operator
warning system for parking brake on,
transmission in gear condition. Transmission
will not engage with park brake on.
Braking systems to SAE Recommended
Practice J1473 OCT. 90, and J1152 APR. 80;
ISO 3450-1993-01-28. Volvo uses asbestos
free brake components.

Wheels & tires

(Standard equipment)
Tire size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:00 x 24, G-2
Ply rating (PR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rim size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0" (254 mm)

Bolt-on rims are interchangeable between the

front wheels and the tandem wheels.
Front axle
Type: Fully welded steel truss, gusseted for
torsional strength, oscillates on a single 3.5"
(89 mm) diameter center pivot pin.
Wheel lean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 R & L
Oscillation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 up and down
Ground clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.0" (610 mm)

A single 4" (102 mm) diameter wheel lean

cylinder with lock valve is standard equipment.
Two 3" (76 mm) diameter wheel lean cylinders
and lock valve are available optionally.

Steering
Hydrostatic power front wheel steering
incorporating two steering cylinders. Meets
SAE J1511 OCT. 90 with optional secondary
steering.
Minimum turning radius using articulation, front axle
steering, wheel lean and unlocked differential
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256" (7 772 mm)
Steering arc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Frame articulation angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Articulation lock standard.

Circle drive

Frame
Full front and rear frame sections.
Front: Fully welded box section. Dual sloped
front frame provides excellent forward visibility.
Minimum dimensions of
box section . . . . . . . 10.5" x 14.0" (267 x 356 mm)
Plate thickness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75" (19 mm)
Vertical section modulus
at arch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 cu in (1 950 cm3)
minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.5 cu in (1 663 cm3)
maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 cu in (3 474 cm3)
Linear weight - minimum-maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
107.1 - 232.5 lb/ft (159.4 - 346.0 kg/m)

Rear: Full perimeter rear frame permits modular

powertrain mounting for ease of service and is
ideal for attachment mounting. Optional first user
lifetime warranty on frame and articulation joint.
Minimum dimensions of
rear frame . . . . . . . . . 4.0" x 10.0" (102 x 254 mm)
Plate thickness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5" (13 mm)

Articulation
Twin 4.5" (114 mm) hydraulic cylinders
articulate the frame 22 right and left. Anti-drift
lock valve ensures stable operation.
Circle
Hardened teeth, cut on the outside of the circle
for maximum leverage and minimum wear.
The circle is supported at six points by three
adjustable clamp plates and three adjustable
guide shoes, providing optimum circle support
and load distribution. DURAMIDE faced
clamp and guide shoes prevent metal-to-metal
contact and provide maximum service life.
DURAMIDE is a synthetic bearing material
that maximizes service life and reduces circle
system maintenance requirements.
Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66.25" (1 683 mm)
Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25" (32 mm)
Adjustable guide shoes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adjustable clamp plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cab & controls

The Volvo dual cylinder Circle Drive System

uses direct acting hydraulic power for
exceptional turning and holding capability
under full load. The Circle Drive System uses
hardened drive pinions and is protected
against impact damage by an overload cushion
valve as standard equipment.
Hydraulic drive cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Points of leverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

Drawbar
Fully welded box section. Narrow T design
permits optimum visibility to the work area.
Drawbar ball stud provides an adjustment to
compensate for different tire sizes. Blade lift
cylinder anchors are straddle mounted on
drawbar to provide maximum strength and
support.
Dimensions of
box section . . . . . . . . . 6.5" x 6.5" (165 x 165 mm)
Plate thickness . . . . . . . 1.0" & 0.75" (25 & 19 mm)

Moldboard

supported

by

DURAMIDE

Blade range:
Moveable Blade Control System
(Dimensions shown with standard moldboard)

LEFT

Cab options

High capacity heater/air conditioner c/w

adjustable vents, temperature control and 3
speed fan
Fully adjustable, suspension seat

Standard moldboard with

replaceable end bits . . . . . . . . . . . . 12' x 25" x 7/8"
(3 658 x 635 x 22 mm)
Blade material . . . . . . . SAE 1050 high carbon steel
Edge: through hardened . . . . . 6" x 5/8" boron steel
(152 x 16 mm)
Bolt spacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6" (152 mm)
bolt size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/8" (16 mm)

Slide rails
bearings.

All controls are located in a 90 arc forward

and to the right of the operator. Located
forward of the operator are the engine oil
pressure, coolant temperature and fuel level
gauges, transmission gear indicator and a
multi-function Contronic monitoring display.
Located in the fully adjustable steering
pedestal are the following switches: differential
lock/unlock, hazard lights, combination turn
signal, horn and high beam headlight. Heater
and wiper/washer controls, lighting and
accessory switches are grouped in the
operators right hand console. This console
also contains the ignition key and access to the
circuit breaker and fuse panel. An
accelerator/decelerator foot pedal and slider
type hand throttle are standard equipment.
Outside mounted rear view mirrors (L&R) are
standard. Interior operator noise level ranges
from 78 to 81 dB(A) per ISO 6394 (enclosed
cab).

RIGHT

Reach outside tires - articulated

frame .......120.0" (3 048 mm)....119.5" (3 035 mm)
Reach outside tires - straight
frame..........79.5" (2 019 mm) ......79.0" (2 007 mm)
Blade slide ...26.5" (673 mm)..........26.5" (673 mm)
Circle side
shift ................30.5" (775 mm)..........29.5" (749 mm)
Maximum bank
sloping angle........................90...................................90
Blade ground clearance .....................17.5" (445 mm)
Blade cutting depth.............................32.0" (813 mm)
Blade tilt range............................44 forward 6.5 back

Superior blade mobility permits steep ditch

cutting angles and back sloping outside overall
machine width.

Lower opening front windows

Rear windshield wipers and washers
Lower front window wipers and washers
Modular, 24 volt radio and cassette player
with remote control
Operator Convenience Package (lunch box,
steel vacuum bottle and holder, ashtray)
24 volt to 12 volt convertor for electrical
accessories or two way radio installations
Full height cab with ROPS
Inside dimensions
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.0" (1 880 mm)
Width @ controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.0" (1 422 mm)
Depth @ controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.5" (1 410 mm)

An optional Low Profile Cab is available with

an inside height of 62" (1 575 mm). All Volvo
Grader cabs and canopies are designed to
meet or exceed SAE J1040 APR. 88, ISO
3471/1-1986(E), and 86/295/EEC ROPS
requirements. The seatbelt is 2" (51 mm) wide
and meets SAE J386 JUNE 93; ISO 66831981(E).

Capacities

Load sensing hydraulics

Closed Center Hydraulic System senses load
requirements and maintains system pressure
350 psi (24 Bar) above the load pressure.
System features industry standard control
arrangement complete with low effort,
feathering type, short throw levers located on a
fully adjustable steering pedestal.
System incorporates lock valves to prevent
cylinder drift under load in the following
circuits: blade lift, moldboard tilt, circle shift,
wheel lean and articulation.
Hydraulic system features include axial piston
pump, pressure and flow compensated,
variable displacement with high output for
smooth multi-functioning.
Maximum pressure . . . . . . . . . . 2,700 psi (186 Bar)
Output 2200 RPM. . . . 0-75 U.S. gpm (0-284 lpm)
Filtration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 micron spin-on type

U.S.Gal. Imp.Gal. Litres

Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . 100.0 . . . . . 83.3
Transmission . . . . . . . . 10.0 . . . . . . 8.4
Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 . . . . . . 5.0
Tandems (each) . . . . . . 26.4 . . . . . 22.0
Hydraulic oil tank . . . . . 35.4 . . . . . 29.5
Coolant antifreeze protection to
-58 F (-50 C) approx . 12.4 . . . . . 10.3
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 . . . . . . 4.2

. . . . 378.5
. . . . . 38.0
. . . . . 23.0
. . . . 100.0
. . . . 134.0
. . . . . 47.0
. . . . . 19.0

Attachments
A Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 lb

(318 kg)

Snow
Hydraulic Wing
high bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,800 lb
low bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,000 lb
One Way Snow Plow . . . . . . . 2,350 lb
V Snow Plow
9' (2 743 mm). . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500 lb
10' (3 042 mm) . . . . . . . . . . 2,650 lb

(1 134 kg)
(1 202 kg)

Earth
Dozer Blade
8' (2 438 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . 2,620 lb
9' (2 743 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . 2,870 lb
10' (3 048 mm) . . . . . . . . . . 3,120 lb
Front Mounted Scarifier . . . . . . 1,780 lb
Mid-mount Scarifier . . . . . . . . . 1,725 lb
Push Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,125 lb
Ripper/Scarifier, rear . . . . . . . . 2,880 lb
Windrow Eliminator . . . . . . . . . 1,300 lb

(1 188 kg)
(1 302 kg)
(1 415 kg)
(807 kg)
(782 kg)
(510 kg)
(1 306 kg)
(590 kg)

(2 177 kg)
(1 814 kg)
(1 065 kg)

Dimensions

A Overall length . . . . . . . . 29'11" (9 119 mm)

D Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . 20'0" (6 096 mm)
E Bladebase
ISO 7134. . . . . . . . . . . . 8'6" (2 591 mm)

B Overall width. . . . . . . . . . . 8'4" (2 540 mm)

C Overall height . . . . . . . . . 11'2" (3 404 mm)
with Low
Profile Cab . . . . . . . . . . . 10'2" (3 099 mm)
F Tread width. . . . . . . . . . . 6'10" (2 083 mm)

C
O
V
E
R
A
L
L
H
E
I
G
H
T
E - BLADEBASE
D - WHEELBASE
A - OVERALL LENGTH

F - TREAD WIDTH
B - OVERALL WIDTH

STANDARD FEATURES
Operator controlled, lock/unlock differential final
drive
4 wheel, crossover, dual braking system with reserve
power assist
Park brake with operator warning alarm and
indicator
Fully sequential, direct drive, powershift 8400
transmission, with transmission guard
13.5" (343 mm) diameter, 4 plate, full oil master
clutch
Moveable Blade Control System for optimum blade
mobility
Full front and rear frame sections designed to
withstand shock loading of rear attachments
Circle drive counter-balance valve protects circle
drive against impact damage
Hardened circle teeth cut on outside of circle for
maximum turning power

Hardened circle drive pinions for maximum wear

resistance
Isolation mounted cab, transmission and engine for
reduced noise and vibration
Adjustable steering control pedestal with tilt head
for maximum operator comfort
Gauges include: coolant temperature, engine oil
pressure, fuel, hourmeter, dash mounted air
cleaner service indicator, articulation angle
indicator, multi-function Contronic Monitoring
System with visual and audible warnings
Load sensing, Closed Center Hydraulic System with
short throw, low effort control levers. Hydraulically
operated blade lift, circle turn, moldboard slide
and tilt, circle shift and wheel lean functions
Feathering type controls for precise blade
adjustments
Suspension seat

100 U.S. gallon (378.5 l) fuel tank capacity

DURAMIDE wear strips on circle clamp plates and
guide shoes prevent metal-to-metal contact for
maximum service life
Hinged radiator guard for easy trash clean out
Backup lights
Backup alarm with automatic volume levels
Painted high gloss Volvo yellow and gray
Lockable tool box with storage space for scarifier
shanks
Engine side panels complete with locks
Left and right outside rear view mirrors
Interior rear view mirror
Exhaust aspirated air cleaner
Front cab wiper and washer

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
lb
kg
Accumulators - blade lift (2). . . . . . . . . . . 122
55
Air conditioner - 29,000 BTU
HFC-134a (non-CFC refrigerant) . . . . . 130
59
Brush guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
18
Cab
Canopy shell with ROPS - deduct . . . (625) (284)
FOPS protection for ROPS cabs . . . . . 220 100
Low Profile Cab
with ROPS - deduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (270) (122)
Cab heater - 49,000 BTU with cab
pressurizer and replaceable filter . . . . . . . 60
27
Defroster fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1
Engine block heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1
Engine precleaner - Turbo II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3
First user lifetime frame warranty . . . . . . . . . 0
0
Float control right and left detent style
independent, electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7
Hydraulic manifold cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4
Hydraulic tank heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1
24 volt radio/cassette player . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3
Lights
Beacon (amber or blue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4
Clearance lights front & rear . . . . . . . . . . 2
1

lb
Front mounted plow lights - 2
high mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
low mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Headlights with dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . 0
Moldboards lights - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rear flood lights - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Snow wing lights - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Fenders
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Moldboards
14' x 25" x 7/8"
(4 267 x 635 x 22 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Moldboard extensions
R or L - 2' (610 mm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Moldboard edges - carbide 3/4" x 5"
(19 x 127 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 amp alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Operator convenience package
lunch box, steel vacuum bottle
and holder, ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Paint - custom colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polar protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Reflectors - rear/side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -

kg
54
45
0
1
1
1
36
182

109
86
0

5
0
-

lb
Remote lube manifold for articulation
cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Remote valve for attachments
3 or 5 bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Sideshift accumulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Second leaning wheel cylinder . . . . . . . . . 30
Secondary steering (power assisted) . . . . 95
Tie down brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Tires
14:00 x 24, 12 PR G-2,
10" (254 mm) 3 piece rims . . . . . . . . . 390
17.5 x 25, 12 PR, L-2,
14" (356 mm) rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825
Tool kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Transmission sump heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tropical protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vandalism protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wheel weights front or rear - each . . . . . 250
Window - opening - lower front. . . . . . . . . . . Window - opening sliders - left/right . . . . . . Wiper and washer - rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wiper and washer - lower front . . . . . . . . . . -

kg
0
39
23
14
43
45

177
374
16
4
113
-

Your safety and the safety of those around you depends on using care and judgement when operating and servicing your grader.
Do not operate the grader until you read and understand the warnings and instructions in the operators manual. Volvo Motor
Graders Limited is an ISO 9001 and 14001 registered company. www.volvo.com
Under our policy of continuous product development and improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications and design
without prior notice. The illustrations do not necessarily show the standard version of the machine.
Consult your Volvo dealer for recommended option and attachment selection.

Ref. No. 21 4 434 1004

English
Printed in Canada 2002.05-2.5 GRD
Volvo, Goderich